town crier

• Persona empleada históricamente por una ciudad o pueblo para hacer anuncios públicos en las calles o plazas, normalmente tocando una campana para atraer la atención. Hoy se usa también en sentido figurado para referirse a alguien que proclama noticias u opiniones en voz alta.

A historical term for a person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets or marketplace, typically ringing a bell to attract attention. Now used figuratively to describe someone who loudly proclaims news or opinions.

1. Historical public announcerB2formal

   A person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets, especially before the era of mass media.

   Pregonero municipal

   • The town crier rang his bell and shouted, 'Hear ye, hear ye!'
   • In medieval times, the town crier was an important source of news.
   • The town crier announced the king's decree in the market square.